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V740 DRC

1999 Ford Galaxy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,832 mi
Last recorded119,832 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1999 Ford Galaxy104,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV740 DRC
MakeFord
ModelGalaxy
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 119,832 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 119,832 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,377 miles

airbag lamp on

chip to screen

front brake pads worn low

front brakes pulsating slightly / out of balance slightly

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear centre row seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

offside & nearsde rear brake discs heavily corroding

temporary repair to offside mirror casing

Fail 18 Oct 2010 113,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

airbag lamp on

chip to screen

front brake pads worn low

front brakes pulsating slightly / out of balance slightly

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside rear centre row seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

offside & nearsde rear brake discs heavily corroding

temporary repair to offside mirror casing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 106,620 miles

air bag lamp on

most metal brake pipes corroding

o/s and n/s rear brake disks corroding

o/s/f tyre worn low

Fail 29 Sep 2009 106,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air bag lamp on

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside rear brake discs corroding

offside front tyre worn low

Pass 29 Sep 2009 137,921 miles

front number plate cracked

most metal brake pipes corroding

offside & nearside front anti roll bar D bushes worn

offside & nearside front brake discs worn / corroding

Pass 2 Oct 2008 97,899 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 97,864 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 97,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 85,451 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

How Reliable is the Ford Galaxy?

Based on 2,683,070 MOT tests across 199,482 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
8,332
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
199,482
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102,272
position lamp(s) not working 77,739
Brake pipe excessively corroded 70,441
Stop lamp not working 68,929
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 56,531
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V740 DRC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Ford Galaxy models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 104,323 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

The most common reason a Ford Galaxy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102,272 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V740 DRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Galaxy typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 27 years old, this Ford Galaxy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V740 DRC registered?

V740 DRC is a 1999 Ford Galaxy, first registered on 15 September 1999.

Is V740 DRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V740 DRC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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